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Terry G Rejects Portable Comparison, Calls It ‘Disrespectful’ to His Legacy
Terry G Rejects Portable Comparison, Calls It ‘Disrespectful’ to His Legacy
Afrobeat veteran Gabriel Amanyi, alias Terry G, lashed out on April 14, 2025, during a Cool FM interview, slamming comparisons to rising star Portable as “disrespectful” to his 20-year career.
The 38-year-old, known for hits like Akpako Master with 200 million streams since 2011, reacted to online debates pitting his high-energy style against Portable’s, sparked by the latter’s recent Fuji collaborations. “I paved the way—comparing me to a newcomer is an insult,” Terry G said, citing his influence on Nigeria’s street-pop wave, which artists like Olamide credit in a 2023 documentary.
Portable, 31, whose 2024 hit Zazu hit 150 million YouTube views, hasn’t responded, but his fans argue his raw authenticity mirrors Terry G’s prime. Industry data shows Terry G’s 12 albums dwarf Portable’s three, though Portable’s 2025 tours grossed ₦100 million, per Ticketmaster. Terry G, who survived a 2024 car accident, teased a new single, Owo Nla, for May, aiming to reclaim his spotlight. Posts on X reflect split views, with older fans defending Terry G’s legacy and younger ones hyping Portable’s hustle.
